Last year, more than 140 participants vied for the crown of NYS Senior Idol. The title went to Lee Ann Brill of Lake Ronkonkoma, who has since been invited to perform at various venues across Long Island.
After two rounds of auditions in front of a panel of judges, the list will be narrowed down to the finalists. They will ultimately perform a final time at the Senior Idol Finals on September 30. The winner will receive prizes, a trophy, and a lot of public recognition. Previous winners have won trips, theater tickets and more.
To apply for this years' competition, call (631) 286-0058 extension 216, or write to SeniorIdol@50plusny.com.
Tickets for both concerts are $40 ($30 for IMAC members). For tickets or other information, call IMAC's 24-hour Arts Line at (631) 549-ARTS. Tickets can also be purchased at the theatre from noon to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday, 2 pm to 6 pm on Saturdays, and after 2 pm on the day of the performances.
This new venue is named for Army Chief Warrant Office 4 John W. Engeman of Northport, who was killed in Iraq in 2006. This new venue is the first in 16 years to operate under Actors' Equity union rules and wages – meaning first-class theater will be available once again in Long Island.
Smokey Joe's Café runs through August 5. Neil Simon's Barefoot In The Park begins on August 23. For more information, log on to johnwengemantheater.com or call (631) 261-2900; season tickets are now on sale. Group sales and gift card are available.
In the main event, Jay and Mark Briscoe will defend their ROH tag team championship against the team of England’s Nigel McGuinness and Bryan “The American Dragon” Danielson. In addition, a “Race To The Top” tournament will include 16 combatants: Jack Evans, B.J. Whitmer, Brent Albright, Chris Hero, Claudio Castagnoli, Davey Richards, Delirious, El Generico, Erick Stevens, Hallowicked, Jigsaw, Kevin Steen, Matt Cross, Matt Sydal, Mike Quackenbush, and Pelle Primeau.
Other grapplers signed for this event are Roderick Strong, former ROH champion Austin Aries, Jimmy Rave, Gran Akuma, and Daizee Haze.
Tickets are available at rohwrestling.com, by calling (215) 781-2500, or by logging on to tickets.com.
Among the celebrities expected to attend are actor Billy Baldwin, model Christine Alt, actor Dominic Chianese, former New York Giant Curtis McGriff, hockey player Michael Komisarek, actor Tony LoBianco, sports anchor Otis Livingston, former New York Jet Greg Buttle, singer Gary "U.S." Bonds, actor Trevor St. John, former New York Giant Otis Anderson, and comedian Jackie Martling.
Carol Baldwin, for whom the Fund is named, knows first hand what it is to fight breast cancer. After a double mastectomy in 1990 at the age of 60, she became committed to the cause, and encourages Long Islanders to get involved by supporting this year’s event. “It’s a day you and your guests will long remember. It’s a day when a round of golf will help fight breast cancer.”
For information on registration or sponsorship visit baldwinfund.golfregistrations.com, findacure.org, or contact Katherine@findacure.org or call (631)444-4300.
Some of the items up for bid in the "fantasy" auction include a princess tea party with Julie Andrews; a luxury vacation in Puerto Vallarta with roundtrip airfare; a custom Italian kitchen; dinner for four at the famed Rao's in Manhattan; tickets to the opening night performanceof Mel Brooks' new Broadway show, Young Frankenstein; house seats to other Broadways shows; and more.
For more information or to reserve tickets, call (631) 725-0818, ext. 106,
or write to gala@baystreet.org. If you're reading this in a townie bar, consider
this: Tickets are $500, with preferred tables to 10 at $10,000.
– Syl Nathan
Tickets are now available for remaining 2007 home games, and can be purchased by logging on to liroughriders.com. The men's team was of such high quality that it wasn't until July 6 that they lost their first home game, and at press time were fighting for a playoff berth.
The Rough Riders will take on Albany on July 18 at Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park. The women's team will take on Jersey, also on July 18 at Tully Park, as well as New Jersey on Friday, June 20 at the same location. Log on to the team's website for complete information.
CRESLI 2007 Offshore Whale & Seabird Watching leaves at 7 pm on August 14 and returns at 10 pm on August 16. This boat trip goes from Montauk to the Great South Channel and back in search of Humpback, Fin, Minke Whales, and pelagic birds.
For complete information, log on to cresli.org.
Summer guided tours are offered on Saturdays at 10 am. Cost is $5 per person; reservations are required. For more information, call (516) 367-6895. The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is located at One Bungtown Road in Cold Spring Harbor. For more information on the facility, log on to cshl.edu.
